The commercial case for building with timber

The industry has focused on the speed and sustainability credentials of building with timber, but some of its most compelling advantages are commercial, as Paul Newman at the Structural Timber Association explains. The Government’s ambition to deliver 1.5 million new... View Article

Heating designs for life

Ashley Cooper at WMS Underfloor Heating explains why the provision of heating is not just a technical decision, but a design choice that shapes how a home feels. When we think about home heating, the conversation often centres on performance... View Article

Access to the right options

Graham Mears at Stannah Lifts explains the different types of lift solutions designed for improving accessibility, and advises on the best options for a variety of scenarios. Passenger lifts are the most common type of lift found in residential and... View Article

Arma metal pipe boxing for energy efficient heating

With carbon reduction and energy efficiency driving the installation of cleaner heating solutions, the need to conceal exterior pipework and associated components forms an essential part of the final installation, which helps improves aesthetics while adding a level of physical... View Article

Find a Way to Better Flooring with Beauflor at Housing 2026

Leading sheet vinyl flooring brand Beauflor will be presenting its collections designed to cope with the unique demands of social housing projects at Housing 2026. Exhibiting at Manchester’s Housing 2026, Beauflor will show that its sheet vinyl flooring is a... View Article

Discover Floors with the Ability to Improve Lives at Housing 2026

Discover IVC Commercial’s affordable social housing flooring solutions at Housing 2026. Leading European manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will be exhibiting at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for providers and which have... View Article

Join Quantum Free RIBA-Accredited CPD Webinar Series

Boost your knowledge. Build your CPD hours. Quantum is running a series of three free-to-attend live webinars, each covering essential topics from the RIBA Core Curriculum. Attendees can choose the sessions most relevant to them or join the full series.... View Article

Design the space between

Grout is often an afterthought, chosen from a limited range of colours to get an approximate match to the tile. It doesn’t have to be.  Kerakoll’s Fugabella Color is a grout range with 50 different shades, allowing you to use... View Article

The Bathrooms & Washrooms Masterclass

This CPD webinar brings together experts to explore innovations in water saving, usability, and aesthetics, addressing the evolving needs of both multigenerational residential households and the commercial sector. It highlights how showers are becoming central to modern residential projects, examining the drivers... View Article

Aquarius Blinds: Redefining Architect-Contractor Partnerships

A sponsored publication produced in collaboration with Aquarius Blinds, a specialist installer of commercial and residential awnings, pergolas and blinds, supplying bespoke shading solutions across London and the South East for over 40 years. Some awning specifications test the limits... View Article

Low-pitch challenge resolved on Grade II renovation at Howgill House

A sensitive renovation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has highlighted the importance of balancing historic character with modern performance standards, particularly where roofing constraints are involved. Meeting listed building requirements Howgill House, a Grade II listed farmhouse in Dent,... View Article

Golden Thread Guide Released for A1 Rated FireSafe Air Brick Range

Introducing our new Golden Thread document for the A1 rated Titon FireSafe Air Brick range. As building safety standards continue to evolve, the importance of maintaining a clear, accurate and accessible record of fire safety information has never been greater. The ‘golden thread’ is... View Article

Fitzroy of London at Clerkenwell Design Week

Fitzroy of London will present its latest accessible washroom solutions at Clerkenwell Design Week (19–21 May 2026), introducing the new Oxford Doc M Commercial Pack and previewing a forthcoming digital configurator.   The Oxford pack is designed to meet UK... View Article